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Upper Saddle River Board of Health
and Health Department
Board
of Health Questionnaire
Upper Saddle River
is a member of the Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission (NWBRHC). As one
of three commission towns, Upper Saddle River is an integral part of this organization.
Seven other contracting municipalities comprise the commission.
The Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission provides more comprehensive services
than could be provided independently by the Borough. Full time personnel including
a New Jersey State Licensed Health Officer, Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitary
Inspector, Office Manager/Registrar, and a Principal Clerk/Deputy Registrar staff
the commission office.
The Board of Health and the Regional Health Commission meet five times per year
to review septic and health inspections, monitor health complaints, and discuss
relevant and current health issues. A rabies clinic is held annually and is well
attended.
2010 Meeting Dates: 1/18, 3/15, 5/17, 9/20, 11/15 Members Mr. Andrew Collier - Member Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission Contact Information:
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Health Inspections: The most visible job of the Health Department is to inspect restaurants and food establishments for cleanliness, proper food handling, and storage. A course for food industry personnel on safe food handling procedures offered throughout the year. Check Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission’s website www.nwbrhc.org to look for class dates. If you have questions about food safety and sanitation in your own kitchen check out the following websites: Food and Drug Administration and Food and Safety Inspection Services of the USDA. Current recalls are also listed there. Septic Systems: Anything related to septic systems comes through this office. Any complaints of septic overflow or odor are investigated and handled in the best interest of public health. If you have a septic system, it is wise to have it pumped every 2-3 years for a family of 4. Also, water conservation goes a long way to extend the life of your septic. There is great information on septic systems at the state website. Well Testing:
Perchlorate in Well Water - Some Helpful Facts: Perchlorate is both a naturally occurring and man-made chemical. It is used in a wide variety of industrial processes and pyrotechnics. Wastes from the manufacture and improper disposal of perchlorate-containing chemicals are increasingly being found in soil and water. Article continues here <click> .... West Nile Virus:
Lyme disease is on the rise and we have information in our office on ticks and Lyme disease. Many informative websites exist for Lyme disease. The American Lyme Disease Foundation and Lymenet, a New Jersey organization, offer information, resources and support. Rabies exists in New Jersey and the health department works to keep it out of the area. The borough requires licenses for its dogs and cats. Upper Saddle River hosts an annual rabies clinic at the firehouse in the fall. A current rabies inoculation is necessary for licensure. Your pet needs a rabies inoculation every three years. Health Education: Health education is provided by Sabrina Moon, CHES< REHS< who is an employee of Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission. She can be contacted at 201-445-7217 or from the website nwbrhc.net For Health information there are many good websites that have information on health and wellness, diseases, smoking, bio-terrorism and more.
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